{"id":311821,"date":"2026-08-02T07:24:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T07:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/311821\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T07:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T07:24:22","slug":"7-top-movies-hitting-nyc-theaters-this-august-from-an-nyc-rom-com-to-an-anthony-bourdain-biopic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/311821\/","title":{"rendered":"7 top movies hitting NYC theaters this August: From an NYC rom-com to an Anthony Bourdain biopic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re craving the nostalgic scares of Eli Roth’s summer slasher, a star-studded chaotic sci-fi thriller, or the long-awaited arrival of Coyote vs. ACME, these fresh big-screen releases offer the perfect air-conditioned escape from the sweltering concrete.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s welcome August, New York!<\/a>
When you need a break from the concrete, there\u2019s no better spot than a dark, cool movie theater with a fresh bag of popcorn.
This August is bringing a fantastic mix of releases to the big screen. We\u2019ve got chaotic NYC-set romantic comedies, chilling summer slashers, and the highly anticipated Anthony Bourdain biopic.<\/p>\n

Here are the best new movies hitting NYC theaters this month.<\/p>\n

\nThe Wrong Girls (August 14)\n<\/p>\n

What it\u2019s about: Two best friends (Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat) gain telepathic powers after taking an experimental drug, quickly stumbling into a web of chaotic problems.
Why we recommend: Written and directed by Dylan Meyer, this stoner comedy features an elite ensemble cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Kate McKinnon, Seth Rogen, and Cate Blanchett.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fGet your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\nTony (August 7)\n<\/p>\n

What it\u2019s about: Based on Anthony Bourdain\u2019s iconic 2000 memoir Kitchen Confidential, this biographical drama follows a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) working a summer restaurant job in Cape Cod back in 1975.
Why we recommend: Bourdain is a legendary figure in NYC culture. Featuring Antonio Banderas and Emilia Jones, this coming-of-age story is a must-watch for film lovers and foodies alike.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fGet your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\nCoyote vs. ACME (August 28)\n<\/p>\n

What it\u2019s about: Tired of defective products, Wile E. Coyote hires down-on-his-luck attorney Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to sue the ACME Corporation in court.
Why we recommend: After being famously shelved by Warner Bros., this clever live-action animation hybrid starring John Cena is finally hitting theaters. It\u2019s a fun, nostalgic treat for all ages.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fGet your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\nIce Cream Man (August 7)\n<\/p>\n

What it\u2019s about: Directed by horror master Eli Roth, an idyllic summer town becomes a nightmare when a creepy ice cream man arrives. The kids who eat his treats turn into homicidal maniacs, leaving the rest to stop him.
Why we recommend: It\u2019s the ultimate summer slasher to beat the August heat. Expect plenty of tension, retro nostalgia, and edge-of-your-seat scares.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fGet your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\nThe End of Oak Street (August 14)\n<\/p>\n

What it\u2019s about: Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, a mysterious cosmic event transports a suburban neighborhood to an alternate realm overrun by living prehistoric creatures.
Why we recommend: Led by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, this intense sci-fi survival thriller is built for the biggest screen you can find.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fGet your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\nOne Night Only (August 7)\n<\/p>\n

What it\u2019s about: Set in an alternate version of New York City where single people can only have sex one night a year, strangers Allie (Monica Barbaro) and Owen (Callum Turner) navigate a wild, chaotic night to find love.
Why we recommend: It\u2019s a hilarious, high-concept NYC rom-com with an incredible supporting cast including Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, Molly Ringwald, and Este Haim.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fGet your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\nInsidious: Out of the Further (August 21)\n<\/p>\n

What it\u2019s about: In the sixth installment of the smash-hit horror franchise, a young mother (Amelia Eve) discovers she can enter the Further\u2014and bring lost souls back into the real world.
Why we recommend: Franchise staple Lin Shaye returns for this terrifying new chapter. It\u2019s guaranteed to keep horror fans jumping in their seats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whether you’re craving the nostalgic scares of Eli Roth’s summer slasher, a star-studded chaotic sci-fi thriller, or the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":311822,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[9,56,63,65,64],"class_list":["post-311821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york-city","tag-new-york","tag-ny","tag-nyc","tag-nyc-headlines","tag-nyc-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=311821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311821\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/311822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=311821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=311821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=311821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}